hilton head wedding

October 19, 2014 Whitney Saxon

Normally, a too-busy schedule fuels me, but lately life has been a little too crazy. In the way that tires you out instead of fills you up. After going, going all week and not seeing friends, family or Chris much at all, I threw a bunch of clothes in a bag and jumped in his car Saturday morning. We had coffee and snacks and four hours ahead on our drive to Hilton Head. I sat down in his front seat and felt immediate relief. Four hours to talk, drink our coffee, listen to music. Four hours to just be. There was nothing I wanted more.

When we got to Hilton Head, we had a few hours until the wedding, so we had drinks poolside, laid on the beach, swam in the ocean and felt the kind of relaxation that only the beach can bring.

Saturday night, we went to watch my sweet friend, Stacy, get married. We danced and laughed with friends and couldn't have been more grateful for the weekend away.

And now, as the week begins, I'm feel rested & reinvigorated. Ready to begin again.

I hope your weekend was wonderful!

PS: I am selling my Canon Rebel T3i. Email me if you're interested.

happy nashville weekend

October 17, 2014 Whitney Saxon

How is it even possibly Friday? This week was a tiny, baby blink. Not to live in the past, here, but I haven't even gotten around to sharing pics from our amazing weekend in Nashville.

My parents so kindly rented a house and Chris, Sam, Duke (+his girlfriend, Michelle) and I met them, along with Sam's girlfriend, Abbey, halfway between Atlanta and Indiana. It was a wonderful weekend. It was both restful and energizing, which is my favorite way to feel after a weekend away.

The funny thing is, I completely forgot that I'd made a Nashville city guide a few months back - so it was so fun to look back yesterday to see how our actual weekend matched up with the guide.

Here's what we did from the list:

Barista Parlor, which I loved. It might be my favorite coffee shop ever, which is saying a lot, a lot. It's so experiential, the coffee is unreal AND they have gluten free biscuits + almond milk. I mean. Come on. I was all set.

Mas Tacos Por Favor, which I also loved. I know. I seem kind of easy right now. But it got me for the same reasons - totally different than Barista Parlor but a true experience. It's a food truck turned hole in the wall, in the best way possible. From the food to the decor to the prices, they never veer from their brand and I loved it.

Frothy Monkey. YEP more coffee. You could have probably guessed there would be a few stops for java.

Fido for breakfast. I'd been before, but it was still great to go back.

Imogene + Willie: toooo good. This is Sam's favorite store, so I was so excited to have the chance to see it in person. It was everything I imagined and I really am craving a pair of their jeans now. And I don't even like jeans!

12 South Neighborhood for strolling and shopping. Loved it! Adorable.

Here's the new stuff we found:

Las Paletas: If I made another Nashville City Guide, this would absolutely be on it. You know how I feel about popsicles (/ice cream/dessert). I take it seriously. I was a little worried I had too high of expectations but they did not disappoint. The Salted Caramel was from my dreams.

Savant, White Mercantile and Hip Zipper for shopping: Fun, happy, rainy day activities.

And that's how we Nashed! Thank you all for a happy, happy weekend! And, especially thank you to my constantly generous parents for making it happen. It was the perfect fall weekend! :)

PS: In restrospect, my 48-hour guide is way aggressive because we fit all that + a few more in and were completely out of time.

today, i have no doubt...

October 14, 2014 Whitney Saxon

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That kindness is a love language. And it is beautiful.

That hard work feels good...

But sometimes, shutting your computer, leaving your to-do list at home and just breaking free feels better.

That double corn (popcorn + candy corn) might be the best fall snack ever.

That better posture makes you feel instantly more confident.

That learning to ask for help is a sign of maturity.

That giving people grace is so important.

That outside is my favorite place.

latest health, beauty and household obsession

October 13, 2014 Whitney Saxon

Happy Monday, friends!

This post is going to be a little different than usual, but hopefully you'll like it. :)

I recently started selling doTERRA Essential Oils, to which my sisters introduced me. They both love them and their excitement has made me love them and now all of us Bibers from start to finish are just lathering ourselves up in oils.

I took some to work last week on Friday, when I really needed to focus and my coworkers were super interested, so I thought some of you might be, too.

If you are unfamiliar with them, the idea behind them is that they can restore balance in your body via oils found naturally in the earth. These are the oils that our ancestors used instead of medicine. They work for keeping you healthy, balancing metabolism and reducing stress.

To be clear, I still believe in modern medicine. But if I can rub some oil on my temples instead of taking Advil, I'd rather do that 100% of the time.

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You can use oils by:

Rubbing them on your body. You can put them in a roll-on container and rub them on your feet (the biggest pores on your body), or ailing area (stomach for stomachache, temples for headache, zit for skin clarity).

Diffusing them into the air. You can purchase a diffuser through doTERRA and diffuse them into the air, or heat up a cup of hot water, add a drop and inhale the steam

Consuming them. doTERRA is 100% certified pure oil, so you can add a drop to a cup of water and drink it, or purchase gel capsules to swallow.

Cleaning with them. My sisters both use them exclusively to clean their houses. Many cleaning agents expose us to pretty bad chemicals and these are so harmless you can ingest what you clean with.

Some top selling oils are:

Frankincense for relaxation, immune system support and mood enhancement

Slim & Sassy for metabolic support

OnGuard for health protection and wellness

A few of our favorite ways to use them are:

OnGuard, Lavender oil + fractionated coconut oil at night to help me sleep and keep me healthy

Rubbing Digestzen on my stomach for IBS issues

Rubbing Balance on my temples for concentration and focus after a long day at work

Mixing a drop of Lemon and Grapefruit into a water bottle (must be glass or metal; not plastic or the oil breaks down the cup) and drinking it for boosting immunity